Fetomaternal Outcome of Vaginal Birth After C Section in DHQ Hospital Dera Ismail Khan
Abstract
Objective To determine the frequency of fetomaternal outcomes of vaginal birth after C-section in DHQ hospital Dera Ismail Khan.
Methodology: This descriptive Case Series study was conducted at Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, DHQ hospital Dera Ismail Khan from 10th September 2022 to 10th March 2023. A total of 157 women planned for trial of labour were included in the study. After delivery patient was kept in labour room for 24 hours. Data was collected for fetomaternal outcomes (Postpartum Hemorrhage, Infection, Scar Dehiscence and Low Apgar Score).
Results: Age range in this study was from 18 to 40 years with mean age of 28.197±2.63 years, mean gestational age 38.700±1.07 weeks and mean parity was 1.808±0.96. Postpartum hemorrhage was observed in 10.8% patients, infection 8.3%, scar dehiscence 4.5% and low Apgar score was 10.2%.
Conclusion: Trial of vaginal birth after cesarean section should be encouraged for appropriate cases.
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